Medical Definition of Delayed gastric emptying

1. A condition where there is delayed stomach emptying (due abnormal gastric motility), often see as a complication of diabetes mellitus.
Risk factors include diabetes, systemic sclerosis, previous vagotomy, previous gastrectomy, viceral neuropathy and the use of anticholinergic medications.
Symptoms include bloating, nausea, vomiting and constipation. Treatment include dietary modification and the use of cholinergic medications and metachlopromide.
(27 Sep 1997)